LEGENDARY FIND - FLYING BEAGLE.
>> Himiko Kikuchi - Flying Beagle
2 years ago, I was blessed by YouTube. I was scrolling my feed like usual, when this cover came up. It was nearly impossible not to click.
Apprehensive about what to expect, I was sold literally two seconds in.
Similar to freaking Law and Order—if you let it start—it’s already over. What you're doing for the next 44 minutes has already been decided. And honestly, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it.
It is equal parts amazing and unfortunate that this was my introduction to Japanese Jazz Fusion; truly, no other album comes close.
Every single instrument shines, playing beautiful, complex runs while the bass and drums carry the tune with amazing grooves. Just try the opening track. You'll find yourself smiling by the end of the album.
/squawk <~
by untitled_operator
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